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SBC 511R

1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan46,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBC 511R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,963 miles

small oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2025 37,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,949 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 37,928 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

slight play in intermediate drop arm

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to under side of vehicle

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

covers fitted centre and front of vehicle

slight corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,861 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,837 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 37,836 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,782 miles

Front axle beam plated

Rear vehicle struture corroding

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Whitewall fitments scrubbing tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Aug 2014 37,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear vehicle struture corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,738 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 37,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 36,662 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 36,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 34,762 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 34,762 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 32,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,546 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

both front doors corroding and near side centre floor section.

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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SBC 511R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 46,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SBC 511R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 49 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SBC 511R registered?

SBC 511R is a 1977 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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